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Episode #1: Pilot
In the first episode of the Get On Board podcast, Michael Mendillo discusses the importance of a positive culture created within a company. -
Episode #2: Continuing the Conversation on Culture
In the 2nd episode of the Get On Board podcast, Michael Mendillo and his guests discuss fundamental principles of building & maintaining culture. -
Episode #3: What is the Value of a Growth Mindset?
In episode #3 of the Get On Board podcast, Michael Mendillo and guests Ilana Maimon and Walter Christian, uncover how acquisitions play a role in shaping culture for the “long game". -
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Episode #4: Self Awareness and the Power of Empathy
In episode #4 of the Get On Board podcast, Michael Mendillo and guests Ilana Maimon and Walter Christian, discuss the importance of empathy when building a culture. -
Episode #5: Qualities of a Leader
In the first episode of season 2 of the Get On Board podcast, Michael Mendillo and guests Jesse DiGiovanni and David Calloway, discuss the foundations of what make people “successful" and how they define what that success is. -
Episode #6: Does a Title Make a Leader?
In episode #6 of the Get On Board podcast, Michael Mendillo and guests Jesse DiGiovanni and David Calloway, review the importance of “leaving your ego at the door" in business and in life. -
Episode #7: "War Time" vs. "Peace Time"
In this month’s episode, Michael Mendillo and guests Jesse DiGiovanni and David Calloway, discuss what it’s like for people to work in “war" vs. “peace" times – peace times being normal times that provide the standard daily obstacles as opposed war times – being an enormous and stressful obstacle that associates must face (like COVID-19). -
Episode 1: Welcome to Stratagize
In this episode, hosts Brent & James talk about why they created this podcast, and what you can expect. -
Episode 2: 30,000 foot view of the strata management industry
In this episode Chris Churchill, the President of FirstService Residential BC peels back the curtain and gives us some insight into the current state of the strata industry in British Columbia. -
Episode 3: The ever-changing expectations of strata managers
In this episode Sean Ingraham, Senior Vice President speaks about the differing business models of strata management companies and how that has an impact on the customer experience. -
Episode 4: Shaping the future of work
In this episode, Lydia Tay, Vice President of Human Resources speaks passionately about the role HR plays in shaping engaging and inclusive workspaces. -
Episode 5: How to be a more effective council member
In this episode, Brian Duff, the Vice President of Sales for FirstService Residential talks about the single most important element a successful council needs to have and unpacks the six most common personas of council members. -
Episode 6: Strata management is a symphony, not a one-person band
In this episode Darrin Whitney, Vice President of strata operations talks about the support a strata manager needs to effectively manage strata corporations. -
Episode 7: What you need to know about strata insurance
In this episode Paul Murcutt, Senior Vice President of BFL Canada gives an overview of the strata insurance market and what stratas can do to minimize the impact of claims. -
Episode 8: How to service your strata like a Fairmont Hotel
In this episode, Dale Dyck, Vice President of Property Services with FirstService Residential BC discusses the impact a properly functioning services team can have to bridge the gap left behind by a portfolio-based strata management market. -
Episode 9: Unpacking depreciation reports and the importance of capital planning
In this episode, Jason Dunn, Senior Project Engineer with RDH discusses the importance of a depreciation report as a planning tool for stratas. -
Episode 10: What You Need to Know About Changes to Strata Lots & Common Property
In this episode, Brent and James discuss changes to common property with Ben Scheidegger, a strata lawyer from Hamilton & Co. What requires permission and what doesn’t from a council perspective as well as a strata lot owners’ perspective. -
Episode #7: "War Time" vs. "Peace Time"
In this month’s episode, Michael Mendillo and guests Jesse DiGiovanni and David Calloway, discuss what it’s like for people to work in “war" vs. “peace" times – peace times being normal times that provide the standard daily obstacles as opposed war times – being an enormous and stressful obstacle that associates must face (like COVID-19). -
Episode 11: Three Common Red Flags That Drive the Search for New Strata Management
In this episode, Brent and James have a conversation about the three most common red flags council members say drives them to look for new strata management. -
Episode 12: The Broadway Plan and The Future of Vancouver
In this episode, Brent and James have a conversation with Jaraad Marani, Vice President Development Advisory with Colliers to discuss the Broadway Plan. -
Episode 12: The Broadway Plan and The Future of Vancouver
In this episode, Brent and James have a conversation with Jaraad Marani, Vice President Development Advisory with Colliers to discuss the Broadway Plan. -
Episode 13: The Number One Mistake Councils Make Regarding Bylaws
In this episode, Oskar Miklos of Refresh Law details the most important aspects of an effective bylaw program and discusses the implications of not adhering to the bylaws of your strata. -
Episode 14: No Holds Barred With The Godfather Of Strata
In this episode, Brent and James sit down with Tony Gioventu, Executive Director of CHOA BC who pulls no punches with his opinion on the strata industry and what is needed to turn it around.